History

In 1810 an Act of Parliament was passed which included much needed improvement to the harbour at Holyhead which had by that time become established as the principal port for communication with Ireland, in particular it was the station for the Post Office steam packets. This work involved the construction of the Admiralty Pier and lighthouse to the east of Salt Island and Harbour-Master’s Offices and Customs House, with later addition of the George IV Arch.

Exterior

Stone pier, 1810-1821 by John Rennie Senior, engineer. Approximately 500m long (from Salt Island Bridge, including facing and consolidating walls on Salt Island). Large squared masonry blocks. Square projection to SE side; pier broadens at E end at lighthouse. Stone stairs down to water level on S side, and sloping revetted wall to seaward (N) side, above which is wall circa 2m high with walkway (metal handrail).

Reasons for Listing

Listed as an integral part of this important harbour scheme designed by Rennie.

Group value.

External Links

• Cadwr Listing
• Wikidata Q29492577

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Recommended Books

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  London 1: The City of London: City of London v. 1 (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Sussex: East with Brighton and Hove (Buildings of England) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Harrow on the Hill: A photographic portrayal of listed buildings and structures (Historic Buildings Picture Guides)
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  Historic Environment Law: Planning, Listed Buildings, Monuments, Conservation Areas and Objects, Supplement 2014
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  Drawing up a Local Listed Building Consent Order: Historic England Advice Note 6
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  Surrey (The Buildings of England) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)